General Production: · Cassava is a tropical and subtropical crop grown for the root part and in some cases for young leaves. · Popular sweet varieties are: Tanganyika and Kapumba. · Popular bitter varieties are: Mweru, Chila, Kapolombo and Bangweulu. · A well-managed Cassava crop will yield 5.5 to 9 tons per Lima. · Recommended time of planting mid-November to mid-December. Land Preparation/Soil Type: · Deep loose well drained loamy soils with a pH range from 4.5 to 7.5 is ideal. · Effective rooting depth is 100cm to 150cm. Deep plough field and harrow. · 500kg of dolomitic lime must be applied 30-60 d...
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